Manubrium
The manubrium or manubrium sterni is the upper part of the sternum. It articulates with the clavicles and first two ribs.
The cranial portion of the sternum is called the manubrium. It is the top portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles and the first rib.
The manubrium is the superior portion of the sternum and what articulates with the clavicles.
Is the Epigastric region, located just inferior to the breastbone.
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
Manubrium
The portion of the sternum that is made of cartilage in children is the xiphoid process. This cartilaginous portion eventually ossifies and becomes bone in adulthood.
First part (proximal portion) of the sternum.
The sternomanubrial junction is where the manubrium (top part of the sternum) meets the body (sternum). It plays a role in connecting the sternum to the clavicles and first rib. It is an important landmark in the chest for medical examinations and procedures.
Sternum is the scientific term for the breastbone.
The upper midportion of the abdomen is commonly referred to as the epigastric region. It is located just below the sternum and in the middle of the abdomen. This area contains important organs such as the stomach and part of the liver.